Wisdom, Righteousness, Sanctification and Redemption

Verse 1

My God, assist me, while I raise An anthem of harmonious praise; My heart thy wonders shall proclaim, And spread its banners in thy name.

Verse 2

In Christ, I view a store divine; My Father, all that store is thine; Be thee prepar'd, by thee bestow'd; Hail to the Saviour, and the God!

Verse 3

When gloomy shades my soul o'erspread, "Let there be light," th' Almighty said; And Christ, my sun, his beams displays, And scatters round celestial rays.

Verse 4

Condemn'd, thy criminal I stood, And awful justice ask'd my blood; That welcome Saviour from thy throne Brought righteousness and pardon down.

Verse 5

My soul was all o'erspread with sin, And lo, his grace hath made me clean: He rescues from th' infernal foe, And full redemption will bestow.

Verse 6

Ye saints, assist my grateful tongue; Ye angels, warble back my song: For love like this demands the praise Of heav'nly harps, and endless days.